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Working Together to Promote Kidney Health
Michelle A Josephson1,2, Jennifer Payton3,4,5,6, Deidra C Crews7,8
1Professor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Chicago; the Medical Director, the University of Chicago Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program, Chicago, IL.
Summary
The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) and American Society of Nephrology (ASN) are collaborating to improve kidney care. Their joint efforts focus on workforce development, health equity, and kidney health advocacy.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Healthcare Policy
- Nursing Workforce Development
Background:
- The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) and American Society of Nephrology (ASN) recognize the need for collaborative action in kidney care.
- Existing expertise, resources, and networks within both organizations offer significant potential for advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a collaborative strategy between ANNA and ASN aimed at transformative improvements in kidney care.
- To detail key focus areas for enhancing patient outcomes, clinical practice, and policy initiatives in nephrology.
Main Methods:
- Integration of ANNA and ASN expertise, resources, and networks.
- Strategic focus on three core areas: workforce development, health equity, and kidney health advocacy.
Main Results:
- Potential for significant improvements in patient outcomes through collaborative efforts.
- Advancement of clinical practice standards and nephrology nursing.
- Shaping of policy initiatives to benefit kidney health.
Conclusions:
- The collaboration between ANNA and ASN is poised to drive transformative change in kidney care.
- Focusing on workforce, equity, and advocacy will yield substantial benefits for patients and the field.
- Synergistic efforts are crucial for addressing the complex challenges in nephrology today.
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